Edwin Landry

Edwin's Story

BANGOR - Edwin J. Landry, 78, died April 5, 2016, at his home in Bangor. He was born Feb. 18, 1938, in Bangor, the son of Arthur J. and Evelyn J. (Palmer) Landry.

Edwin served with the US Navy during the late 1950's and worked for more than 30 years in Florida for Winn Dixie as a department manager before retiring and returning to Maine. He was also a member of the BPOE, Lodge #244, Bangor.

Surviving in addition to his fiancée, Judie Grant of Bangor, are three children, Edwin Landry and his wife, Jean, Debbie Race and her husband, Dick and Michelle Jones and her husband, John, all of Maryland; three stepchildren, Judy Bell, Royce and Jeff Shirah of Florida; several grandchildren in Maryland and several nieces and nephews of Bangor; special nephews, Shawn and Shane Stacey and families of Bangor. He was predeceased by his sisters, Helen, Arlene and Imogene.

A service honoring Edwin's life will be held 3 PM Sunday, April 17, 2016, at the Bangor Elks Lodge, Odlin Road, Bangor with military honors. Burial will be at a later date in Orlando, FL. Arrangements by Kiley & Foley Funeral Service, Brewer and Bangor. Family and friends may share messages and memories at kileyandfoley.com.